Distillation columns
Description
Product separation is a key processing issue in downstream operations from a reactor system. Confidence in the product quality obtained is an absolute necessity in process R&D and catalyst evaluation. Strata Technology excels in the design, application and operation of distillation technologies for reactant/product separation using, e.g. vacuum columns, molecular still distillation, debutanisers, atmospheric stabilisers and fractionators, as well as catalytic distillation systems.
Features
Design experience in the design and operation of a wide variety of vacuum, atmospheric and pressurised distillation columns in oil and chemicals processing
Optimised liquid contact via structured packing in columns and internal reflux for enhanced wetting efficiencies, with minimised product decomposition
Operational experience for variety of gas/liquid and liquid phases, confidence in product and process data obtained
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Operating temperature between -20 °C and 450 °C.
Benefits
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Confidence in process development e.g. scale up, for products obtained
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Minimised pressure drop and equipment fouling from appreciating constraints on product distillations, even in small-scale systems
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Ease of loading and maintenance in operational situations
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Efficient gas contacting with wash liquids in e.g. gas scrubbing.
Technical information
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Operating pressure to 40 barg
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Operating temperature from 0 - 250 °C
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Reactor/column volumes up to 100 litres.